My question is about the fan headers. Are they 3-pin or 4-pin? I'm sure the CPU fan header is 4-pin, but what about the other three?
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Pretty sure they are 4 pin. I will look when I get home and if I am wrong I will update in 24h. You can use 3 pin fans, Ive done it before, just make sure the groove on the fan headers line up and theyll run.
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There are two 4 pin (PWM) fan headers - one for the cpu fan (CPU_FAN) and one chassis fan (SYS_FAN1). There are also two 3 pin fan connectors for NON pwm fans (SYS_FAN2 and PWR_FAN).
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Here is the specifications:CPU Socket AMD Socket AM3 / AM2 / 940 / 939 CPU Support AMD:Phenom II X4/X3 (partial)Phenom X4/X3 (partial)Athlon II X2Athlon X2 (partial)AthlonSempron About adding a second fan... it is up to you, since Athlon X2 does not heat up as much as the new AM3 models, it would be more cosmetic like adding a LED fan, just to make it more appealing
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I wondered about that as well. I bought 2 of these and I am very happy on how solid my cpu sits in this setup. I will use these again, with no hesitation. My helpful hint would be in thiinking about how to install the unit so that the cpu is tucked away where you want it. They provide a printout to help you do this.
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You can get adapters to convert the Molex connectors to 3-pin connectors. Then those fans can be plugged into motherboard fan headers or a controller.Personally, I never bothered. I plugged mine straight into the power supply and have never had a problem with noise or heat. AMD 1090T, multiple drives, GTX 660, Corsair H50, no big deal. The fans are simply too big to generate much noise.
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It is a 4 pin. It will work on a 3 pin connector, but it will be a single speed (the 4th pin is the PWM/speed control pin). Make sure you're aware that its max TDP cooling capacity is 65 watts). I was using this cooler on a 65w court, and it would not keep it cool enough for me in an ITX build....I changed it out for a stock cooler....a bit more noise, but the cpu now stays in the upper 30c, where as with this cooler temps were always in the high 50s.
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You can only plug it into the PSU. It's maybe possible to plug it into the motherboard (with an adapter for 4 pin to 3/4pin fan connector) but ther may be consequences, Why? For one, if you plug in 4 fans onto one connector on the motherboard the fans won't work (won't spin at standard speed) and also a high chance it will short Circuit the motherboard due to over power usage. Just pug it into the PSU and your good, also keep in mind that the cable has 2 sets of different voltages (2 of each), make sure the fans would work with bolth voltages or one voltages are compatible.
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I counted 3 fan connect on the motherboard but if you like more you can use the power supply as well to connect you just don't have the motherboard to regulate the fan it just runs all the time if you use the power supply witch you can connect as many as the power supply can handle.
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To the best of my knowledge, a total of 3 fans. CPU Fan and two additional fans.
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I bought a (new) retail version. Which does come with a stock heat sink and fan with a four pin motherboard connector. BTW, the stock AMD cooler may look small, but it is quiet and works very well.
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All 4 pin connectors support 3 pin fans but the PWM speed control is not supported (4 pin PWM fans only). This board has two connectors for case fans and one for the CPU. Personally, I'd spend a couple extra bucks and buy new 4 pin fans.
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Hello,Yes, it is a 4-pin PWM fan. If you require something with a bit more airflow, let us know. We can re-direct you.Regards,PartsCollection
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It only connects to 3-Pin fans. Also if you used something like this with your fan you will not get to use the PWM features, as the fan can't be modulated if connected directly to the PSU (Unless there is a dial on the fan).
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If memory serves properly (I just rebuilt my computer a week ago), I had my CPU fan and two case fans plugged into headers and still had one header left over... I think the manual should be downloadable from MSI and will give you the exact count.
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With the proper adapters. It can be done.Would I use this particular fan on a CPU? No.I have a couple of these fans. My opinion. They are good for case use. But I would look for something that moves a bit more air than these to use on a CPU.
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Your best bet is to get a fan with a 3-pin connector and plug it into one of the "case fan" headers on your mother board, then you can set the speed/temp profile in your BIOS like you do for the CPU fan. You could also buy a 4-pin molex fan and plug it into the power supply as you mentioned. Last, you could get a Y adapter to run it off the 3/4-pin "cpu fan" header on the board but I would not suggest that.
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Please don't run your cpu without a fan. The original fan and cooler are way too noisy for a htpc. My solution was to purchase a Scythe Big Shuriken2 cpu cooler. I don't know if they're made anymore but it's quiet and efficient. Someone might have a better cooler now as I built my system a few years ago. Good luck!
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The fan controller is independent of the motherboard. It gets power from the large 4 pin molex(or two for redundancy, if I recall), and from there splits power to 6 independent fans through the small pin headers(same size as motherboard).